Top Dental Concerns for Seniors
May 10, 2022
While the basics of dental hygiene are the same at every age—brushing, flossing & healthy eating habits—risks and concerns for older adults are different than younger adults and kids.
by Mark Herman DMD Dental Excellence
The 2 Types of Tooth Stains & How We Deal With Them
May 3, 2022
If you don't see "pearly whites" when you smile, you may be considering a teeth whitening. Despite nickname for teeth, the truth is very few of us go about our daily lives with a "pearly white" smile.
by Mark Herman DMD Dental Excellence
How to Make Oral Health Part of Your Self-Care Routine
April 26, 2022
From sheet masks to adult coloring books to meditation apps, self-care is all the rage these days. We don’t see any reason why your dental health and oral hygiene can’t be part of this new, trendy way of making yourself feel and function better.
by Mark Herman DMD Dental Excellence
Teeth Cleanings With Braces
April 12, 2022
If you have braces, you're probably very excited about seeing your brand new smile. However, that smile might not be as bright as you thought if you don't take proper care of your teeth during your orthodontic treatment.
by Mark Herman DMD Dental Excellence
Your Guide to At-Home Teeth Whitening
April 5, 2022
Teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic treatments that patients ask us about. Luckily, it is also one of the easiest
by Mark Herman DMD Dental Excellence
Yes, Custom Mouthguards Really Are Better
March 29, 2022
As dentists, we're nuts about prevention, and one of the biggest ways you can prevent the need for emergency dental care is to wear a mouthguard.
by Mark Herman DMD Dental Excellence
Just Got a Crown? Here Are Some At-Home Care Tips
March 22, 2022
Getting a dental crown is a very common treatment. In an ideal world, all of our patients would have healthy strong teeth that never needed repair, but the reality is that we perform crown procedures quite frequently
by Mark Herman DMD Dental Excellence
Yes, Your Sparkling Water Is Bad for Your Teeth
March 15, 2022
We hate to burst your bubble, but if you though you were avoiding damaging your teeth by swapping soda for sparkling water, we're afraid it's not quite true.
by Mark Herman DMD Dental Excellence
Weird Facts You Didn’t Know About Saliva
March 8, 2022
Dentists and hygienists are always sucking saliva away or blowing your teeth dry. You'd think we had something against it. But the truth is that saliva is very beneficial to your oral health.
by Mark Herman DMD Dental Excellence